There have been only a handful of 5-star ratings since I began writing this column in 2015. That rank typically means an innovation is standing on its own, and that within its category, it shines. Continue reading
Soft skills, hard skills and more: It takes a lot to get your mindset right and grow your real estate business as a new agent. Broker Gavin Payne offers insights to help you develop a solid foundation for the practice of real estate. Continue reading
From the utter ubiquity of drywall dust to unexplained five-figure budget increases, there’s simply nothing enjoyable about what happens between old linoleum and new hardwoods. Continue reading
A number of new apps and software companies are emerging to service the single-family rental investment market. Here are five of them Inman has covered. Continue reading
Profitability requires more than an eye on the bottom line, according to The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky. You also need to focus on agents and maintain an overarching brokerage vision. Continue reading
As the end of the millennium approached, homes became more about modern and contemporary styles, with a penchant for customization. Inman contributor Gerard Splendore walks real estate agents through architecture and home styles from the 1990s.
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Historical inequities in the real estate industry created harm, according to author and trainer Lee Davenport. As Realtors, we have a collective responsibility to make things right, or at least better. Continue reading
Don’t waste time while you wait for your buyer to get pre-approved for a home loan. Here are some ways to be ready to hit the ground running. Continue reading
Staying safe as a real estate agent is your first priority. Make these 17 best practices into your new daily habits. Continue reading
There certainly isn’t enough advice out there on seller safety, writes safety expert Robert Siciliano. Here are some tips to ensure your sellers (and you) stay safe during showings. Continue reading